Master League PvP guide
Gallade (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Gallade (Shadow) is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #155. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Sacred Sword and Close Combat.
Master League
#155
Viable pick
Type
Psychic/Fighting
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,497
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GALLADE (SHADOW)
Is Gallade (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gallade (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #155.
Gallade (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #291 and a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #317.
Gallade (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #291 | 80.1 | Psycho Cut, Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword |
| Ultra League | #317 | 78.6 | Low Kick, Sacred Sword, Leaf Blade |
| Master LeagueBest | #155 | 68.9 | Low Kick, Sacred Sword, Close Combat |
Best Moveset for Gallade (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Gallade (Shadow) is Low Kick with Sacred Sword and Close Combat.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Gallade (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Gallade (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Sacred Sword
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gallade (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Gallade (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Gallade (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Gallade (Shadow)'s Psychic/Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Gallade (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Gallade (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Gallade (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
113% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
94% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
40% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
111% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
108% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
93% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
Ratings are shown from Gallade (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Gallade (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Gallade (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Gallade (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Gallade (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gallade (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gallade (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gallade (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Gallade (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 18 | 1,662,612 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,661,677 | |
| #3 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 18 | 1,660,521 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,492 | 18 | 1,654,695 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 1,495 | 18 | 1,653,726 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 2,496 | 30.5 | 3,575,370 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,494 | 30 | 3,570,578 | |
| #3 | 0/10/14 | 2,498 | 31 | 3,570,075 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,498 | 30 | 3,568,569 | |
| #5 | 0/13/14 | 2,496 | 30.5 | 3,566,030 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,497 | 50 | 5,754,522 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,483 | 50 | 5,731,687 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,489 | 50 | 5,727,120 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,488 | 50 | 5,717,155 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,469 | 50 | 5,708,852 |
Gallade (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Gallade (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gallade (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 134.3
- Defense
- 119
- HP
- 104
Ultra League
Gallade (Shadow) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30.5
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 174.1
- Defense
- 152.1
- HP
- 135
Master League
Gallade (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,497
- Attack
- 211.8
- Defense
- 176.5
- HP
- 154
Gallade (Shadow) Evolution
This family branches: at the stage marked Choose one you can only evolve into a single one of the options shown.
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Gallade (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Gallade (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Gallade (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gallade (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gallade (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Sacred Sword and Close Combat.
Is Gallade (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gallade (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #155.
What counters Gallade (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lunala, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Gallade (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Gallade (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Gallade (Shadow) is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).